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Leo Williams, serves as Chairperson of the Meadowbank
Community Football Club in Scotland. Born in Edinburgh raised in
Ipswich, Leo graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA with
honors in Arabic and Philosophy. He speaks fluent Arabic and has lived
in, and traveled throughout, the Arab world. Football-wise, his
loyalties are divided, supporting both Ipswich Town (English
Championship) and Hearts FC (Scottish Premiership).
Yael Melamed, [TBD]
Naomi Greenfield, was Soccer for Peace's first
Regional Manager, spearheading and organizing the Play for Peace
tournament held at Harvard University in the spring of 2003. The event
drew over 200 participants and scores of fans. Naomi is a graduate of
Washington University in St. Louis and the Harvard School of Education.
She currently resides in Boston and is a Creative Producer for
FableVision Animation Studios.
Fayad Shalabi, served as head soccer coach at
each of Soccer for Peace's first three summer camps, dating back to
2005. A former professional player and sanctioned coach, Fayad built the
original soccer curriculum, hiring and training each of the assistant
coaches. Fayad lives in the village of Dibouriya in north, central
Israel.
Ma'ayan Castel, A lifelong player and fan,
Ma'ayan approached Soccer for Peace as a volunteer in 2005. So
exceptional were her talent and dedication that Ma'ayan became camp
director the next year, overseeing every facet of Camp Coexistence 2006.
Camp began the night of the World Cup final, and three days later saw
war breakout between Israel and Hezbollah. All the while Ma'ayan
directed the largest gathering in Soccer for Peace history. A
professional musician, Ma'ayan splits time between Tel Aviv and Boston.